Associate Mechanical Engineer

CMS

At ZOLL, we're passionate about improving patient outcomes and helping save lives. We provide innovative technologies that make a meaningful difference in people's lives. Our medical devices, software and related services are used worldwide to diagnose and treat patients suffering from serious cardiopulmonary and respiratory conditions.

ZOLL Cardiac Management Solutions offers a unique portfolio of novel technologies designed to deliver better insights and better outcomes. On any given day, clinicians utilize these ZOLL products for tens of thousands of cardiac patients around the world:

• LifeVest, the world's first wearable defibrillator, has been trusted to protect more than 1M patients at risk of sudden cardiac death.
• HFMS (Heart Failure Management system) is a non-invasive, patch-based device that monitors pulmonary fluid levels and has been shown to reduce heart failure readmissions rates by 38 percent.
• TherOx Super Saturated Oxygen (SSO2) Therapy is the first FDA-approved therapy since the stent 20+ years ago to reduce infarct size in patients with the most severe heart attacks.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. At ZOLL, your work will help to ensure cardiac patients get the life-saving therapy they need.

ZOLL has been Pittsburgh's Manufacturer of the Year, one of Western PA's Healthiest Employers, and even one of Pittsburgh's Coolest Offices. But it's our unique opportunity to impact people's lives that makes ZOLL the ideal place to build your career.

Job Type

Hybrid

Job Summary

The Associate Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the mechanical design and development of ZOLL`s life-saving medical devices. This includes design, implementation, debug, test, and post-production support in a regulated environment. Additional responsibilities include development and maintenance of design documentation, participation in technical reviews, and providing technical support to other internal cross-functional groups. May also support research, design, and technical feasibility projects. This position requires the candidate to possess a high level of creativity and apply knowledge of engineering principles.

Essential Functions

• Employs the appropriate level of engineering rigor to mechanical designs ensuring product robustness, reliability, and patient safety.
• Designs plastic injection molded parts with an understanding of best practices, material selection, tooling, and troubleshooting.
• Utilize 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) software with a basic understanding of modeling techniques.
• Employs CAE simulation software to verify design element(s) including but not limited to FEA, CFD, and mold flow.
• Designs electro-mechanical assemblies and mechanisms.
• Designs and fabricates custom test fixtures.
• Creates 2D engineering drawings per ASME Y14.5 standards.
• Generates and processes Engineering Change Orders.
• Conducts tolerance analysis of mechanical assemblies.
• Supports design reviews with a high level of scrutiny and thoroughness.
• Executes project related deliverables while effectively communicating to the appropriate stakeholders within the organization.
• Supports advanced development technical feasibility studies for future generation products.
• Conducts product failure investigations, root cause analysis, and Design of Experiments (DOE) process for sustaining engineering activities.
• Uses interpersonal skills to coordinate with internal and external teams effectively.
• Contributes to engineering Verification/Validation activities.
• Supports mechanical engineering sustaining activities.

Required/Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field strongly preferred
• In lieu of a Bachelor's Degree, an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related technical field with significant industry experience (10+ years) will be considered
• 0-3 Mechanical Engineering experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understanding and practical working knowledge of various manufacturing processes and fabrication methods (e.g. machining, casting, sheet metal, adhesives) and their associated limitations, benefits and tradeoffs.
• Proficient utilizing PLM/PDM (Windchill preferred).
• Proficient utilizing SolidWorks and/or Creo.
• Understanding and practical working knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software (ANSYS preferred).
• General experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Fundamental understanding and experience applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel as job requires for team meetings, project site visits, or vendor discussions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Standing - Occasionally
• Walking - Occasionally
• Sitting - Constantly
• Talking - Occasionally
• Hearing - Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions - Frequently

ZOLL is a fast-growing company that operates in more than 140 countries around the world. Our employees are inspired by a commitment to make a difference in patients' lives, and our culture values innovation, self-motivation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Join us in our efforts to improve outcomes for underserved patients suffering from critical cardiopulmonary conditions and help save more lives.

The annual salary for this position is:

$70,000.00 to $80,000.00

Factors which may affect starting salary include geography, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Details of ZOLL's comprehensive benefits plans can be found at .

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until this position is filled. For fully remote positions, compensation will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local wage laws, including minimum wage requirements, based on the employee’s primary work location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.